10 new English words for 18 August 2019, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.
Hindi meaning: अपमानजनक; विनीत करने वाला
Synonyms: Humbling, Mortifying, Embarrassing, Dishonouring, Crushing
Antonyms: Gratifying, Satisfying, Delighting
Example: From this <strong>chastening</strong> experience he learnt some useful lessons.
Hindi meaning: मिश्रित करना
Synonyms: Mingle, Whisk, Jumble, Amalgamate, Merge
Antonyms: Separate, Unmix, Divide, Split Up
Example: <strong>Blend</strong> the ingredients into a smooth paste.
Hindi meaning: बहुत कम
Synonyms: Trifling, Nominal, Marginal, Token, Slight
Antonyms: Significant, Considerable, Substantial, Large
Example: The work was carried out at <strong>minimal </strong>cost.
Hindi meaning: विविध
Synonyms: Numerous, Legion, Multifarious, Miscellaneous
Antonyms: Sole, Unique, Individual, Unvaried
Example: The City Council has a <strong>manifold</strong> plan to beautify the city.
Hindi meaning: बन्दी; सीमित
Synonyms: Incarcerated, Caged, Fettered, Restrained
Antonyms: Loose, Unbound, Unshackled, Untied
Example: The terrorists were holding several British diplomats <strong>captive</strong>.
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Hindi meaning: तोड़ना
Synonyms: Shatter, Splinter, Crumble, Fracture
Antonyms: Restore, Construct, Mend, Fix
Example: His day was <strong>fragmented</strong> by interruptions and phone calls.
Hindi meaning: कमी
Synonyms: Decline, Contraction, Abatement, Decrement
Antonyms: Enlargement, Expansion, Growth, Augmentation
Example: Conservatives are not happy about the private sector's <strong>shrinkage</strong> and the public sector's expansion.
Hindi meaning: आज्ञाकारी
Synonyms: Acquiescent, Amenable, Tractable, Docile
Antonyms: Recalcitrant, Unmanageable, Defiant, Wayward
Example: When someone is <strong>compliant</strong>, they go along with what others want them to do.
Hindi meaning: आज़ाद करना
Synonyms: Unchain, Unleash, Unfetter, Liberate
Antonyms: Restrain, Manacle, Confine, Fetter
Example: Homebuyers want to <strong>unshackle</strong> themselves from their mortgages early.
Hindi meaning: मजबूत बनना
Synonyms: Strengthen, Fortify, Reinforce, Brace, Steel
Antonyms: Weaken, Debilitate, Erode, Enfeeble
Example: Outrage over the murders<strong> stiffened</strong> the government's resolve to confront the Mafia.
